States must improve residential care options, HCBS funding, AARP says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2017
States will need to accelerate the rate of improving long-term services and supports in several areas to meet the upcoming needs of aging baby boomers, according to a report released today by the AARP.
What you need to know about the Democratic platform
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2016
The Democratic National Convention ratified the party platform late Monday in Philadelphia. We’ve highlighted topics in the 55-page document that will be of particular interest to those working in...
More news for Friday, Oct. 7
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2022
WHO sets 2030 deadline to find Alzheimer’s cure … Report informs how to improve housing for older adults while addressing inequities … Most Americans want strong, sustainable Medicaid program …...
More news for Tuesday, Nov. 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 22, 2022
NJ partnership provides more than 500 free online classes for older adults … Housing groups urge strong HUD subcommittee FY23 allocation … Break out the bingo cards: young Americans’ favorite pastime...
Business briefs, April 4
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 04, 2024
Diversified Healthcare Trust reports occupancy dips, NOI increases … Medicaid unwinding complicates care decisions for some assisted living providers … DOL to host May 15 online meeting to hear public...
Choice, flexibility keys to improving access to affordable senior housing: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 06, 2022
Policies at all levels of government focused on choice, flexibility and cost-effectiveness are necessary to improve access to affordable senior housing, according to a new report.
Section 232, 242 programs should be included in MIP reduction efforts, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 03, 2016
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development should extend its mortgage insurance premium reduction efforts to Section 232 and Section 242 loan programs, several senior living groups told HUD in...
More news for Tuesday, Aug. 31
Aug 31, 2021
Groups request extension for vaccine mandate in Maine … Senior housing providers can take action to protect older adults from the end of eviction moratorium … Multiple defendants indicted in ‘grandparent...
‘Most important moment in a generation’: LeadingAge offers Congress blueprint to national aging services...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 02, 2021
Modernizing aging buildings, increasing affordable senior housing stock, investing in workforce recruitment and retention, and financing are key factors in a blueprint for building the national aging infrastructure...
Business briefs, Feb. 23
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 23, 2024
Long-term care execs see modest salary increases: report … Providers clamor for innovation to head off “end-of-mission” conversations … Nursing homes sue state Medicaid program, claiming massive...